2 NIGHTS CAMPING PACKAGE – TRANSNZOIA
This package takes you to an untamed wilderness full of spectacular views.
Mt. Elgon is cloaked in forest and straddles the border between Kenya and
Uganda.
Sometimes known as the Mountain of the Beast, other times the Mountain of
Illusion, the basalt bluffs of enigmatric Elgon have been held sacred for
centuries. It is part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley and the eighth highest
mountain in Africa today. Mt. Elgon slopes are famous for its towering cliffs,
snaking river valleys, caves and plunging waterfalls. It is doted with caves
formed from ancient lava tubes namely Kitum, Makingeny, Chepnyalil and
Ngwarisha. The caves were used until recently by the local communities for
traditional ceremonies. A range of creatures including bats and spiders use the
Mt. Elgon caves as their shelter. Kitum Cave is regularly visited by herds of elephants, dubbed the troglodyte tuskers, as well as bushbuck, duiker and
buffalo, all in search of the salts that around in the mineral-rich earth of the
caves. The Makingeny Cave, located not far from Kitum, has a spectacular
waterfall over its mouth. It is a great spot for game viewing; other than
elephants, other commonly sighted animals include leopard, buffalo,
waterbuck, olive baboon, giant forest hog, duiker, and black and white
Columbus monkey. Additionally, it is an Important Bird Ara with more than 240
Species sighted.
For the finest views from the mountain, discover some of the traditional
vantage points: Elephant Platform, a flat outcrop overlooking the northern
acacia-filled valley and the northern Cherangani Hills Endebess Bluff, a basalt column that offers magnificent views over the rolling reaches of the Cherangani Hills.
Country: Kenya
Location: Trans Nzoia
Activity: Hiking
Duration: 3 Days
No of Pax Land Cruiser (4*4) Cost ($) Van Cost ($)
2 Pax 510 460
4 Pax 355 330
6 Pax 230 220
